verb
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to walk about in a leisurely manner
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(intr) to wander from place to place
noun
Etymology
Origin of stroll
First recorded in 1595–1605; of uncertain origin
Explanation
As a noun, a stroll is a leisurely walk. After a heavy meal, you may want to go out for a stroll to help you work off some of the calories. You also will take a stroll on your day off and the weather is nice. The word stroll originally came to English through the German word strollen, which means to wander aimlessly. The word stroll can also be used as a verb meaning to take a leisurely walk in which you do some wandering. You may enjoy a stroll through the park, along the beach, or down the city streets — take your time.
Vocabulary lists containing stroll
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Example Sentences
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Nothing is sadder than to watch people stroll past that memorial as if nothing is out of the ordinary, our civic pride and historical perspective crushed under the weight of indifference.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026
Visitors taking a stroll along the River Lea in Hackney Marshes may spot a series of signs fixed to the trees, each sharing an eccentric, whimsical tale.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
It attracted bankers, tourists and street vendors, who could stroll through the stalks before they were harvested.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026
Newcastle United completed their stroll into the Champions League last 16 with a 3-2 win over Qarabag on Tuesday to progress 9-3 on aggregate over the Azeri champions.
From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026
Instead, they walked two abreast along the sidewalk, not bunching up but keeping a wide space between pairs, as though they were out for a casual afternoon stroll.
From "Because They Marched" by Russell Freedman
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